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Honors on the way for many Utah legends

Last updated Friday, February 10, 2012 - 9:56pm

Lots of Hall of Fame induction ceremonies straight ahead.

The University of Utah will induct two former Ute athletes and a pair of former coaches into the Crimson Club Hall of Fame on April 23 at Energy Solutions Arena.

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Sad to see JoePa go, but his tarnished legacy is deserved

Jim Burton Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - 2:43pm

Rest in peace, Joe Paterno. You will indeed be missed.

However ...

When I heard the beloved former Penn State coach died Sunday, I felt a great deal of sadness, not just for the man affectionately known as JoePa and his family, but also for the man's legacy.

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Box Elder seethes over Dr. Dewey MacKay's conviction

Charles F. Trentelman Standard-Examiner

Last updated Sunday, January 22, 2012 - 7:30am

There are a lot of angry people in Box Elder County. It's the Dr. Dewey MacKay thing.

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Say what you will, but Kobe is still the best on the planet

Jim Burton Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, January 14, 2012 - 5:16pm

Kobe Bryant came and went last week and along the way he again frustrated the Jazz, infuriated their fans and, oh yeah, turned in another 40-point performance.

It was his second straight 40-plus night and he added another Friday when he scored 42 against Cleveland.

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Wildcats hope to get meaner

Jim Burton Standard-Examiner

Last updated Sunday, January 1, 2012 - 12:42am

If you're a fan of the Weber State men's basketball team, you may be glad to know the Wildcats are nice guys.

In fact, perhaps a little too nice for coach Randy Rahe's taste.

Wait ... what?

Yes, this deserves an explanation. See, Rahe loves his players and wants them to be good representatives of the school, their families and the basketball program. On the other hand, he wants them to be ruthless when they're on the basketball court.

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Jazz fans make nine-mile trek to see opener

Chris J. Miller Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, December 30, 2011 - 9:38pm

Twenty five Olympus High School students, all die-hard Jazz fans, planned to trek nine miles from their school to EnergySolutions Arena on Friday, and attend Utah's home opener against Philadelphia.

The group met with players and coaches for pregame autographs.

Hopefully, the millionaire Jazz players will work as hard as some of their young fans.

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Ogden City has five key economic development programs

Alan Hall Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, December 28, 2011 - 12:08am

Last week I shared with you the economic impact Weber State University has on the local community: somewhere around $500 million. I also presented several WSU business-related initiatives that have been implemented, with more on the way. Our community is very fortunate to have a major institution of higher learning in our midst. This week, I will provide a high level overview of Ogden key's economic development programs.

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Holy Trinity Abbey: A timeless place running out of time

Charles F. Trentelman Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, December 26, 2011 - 9:43pm

I made biscuits for dinner and remembered the cups of Holy Trinity Abbey's signature flavored honey in the back of my cupboard.

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Utah Jazz's stocking is half full

Jim Burton Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, December 24, 2011 - 2:46pm

Merry Christmas, Utah Jazz fans. This morning, your stocking is half full.

Provided you still care about the NBA -- and that's certainly not a guarantee -- you're probably anxious to see the Jazz back on the court this season. After so many changes in the past 365 days, you're no doubt wondering if they're going to be any good.

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Reilly puts money where his mouth is, gives Jimmer his due

Chris J. Miller Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, December 23, 2011 - 9:31pm

Sports fans love or hate columnist Rick Reilly, depending on the week or his topic.

Back in March, the Sports Illustrated wag said Jimmer Fredette would never survive in the NBA.

He vowed to pay $5,000 to the Cougar great's favorite charity if he started even five games during his rookie season.

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Burks learning the hard way that NBA is not Colorado

Jim Burton Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, December 20, 2011 - 8:25pm

Someday, Jazz rookie Alec Burks may be seen as a unique talent rather than just another dime-a-dozen, 6-foot-6 NBA shooting guard.

Who knows when that day will come? It certainly didn't come Monday night in Portland, Ore., when the Jazz lost their preseason opener to the Trail Blazers by 20 points. And it's probably not going to happen tonight when the Jazz play host to the Blazers in what will be the final preseason game before the regular season gets under way early next week.

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Photoshopped-train image leaves cautionary tale for media

Andy Howell Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, December 17, 2011 - 7:43am

On Sunday, Nov. 27, we ran a Page One photo of the FrontRunner commuter train passing over Union Pacific steam engine No. 844 as both approached Ogden.

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Utah Jazz players Enes Kanter, center, of Turkey, signs promotional toy basketballs with compatriot, Mehmet Okur, right, along with Al Jefferson, left, prior to their team's first NBA basketball training camp workout in Salt Lake City, Friday, Dec. 9, 2011.

Kanter far from Turkey, but Okur making him feel at home

Jim Burton Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, December 13, 2011 - 6:17pm

Imagine being thousands of miles from home and starting a new life for yourself ... at age 19.

You're about to start a new high-level job training seminar and every time your boss yells at you, you barely understand what he's saying.

Welcome to Enes Kanter's world.

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Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward talks on his cell phone next to a photo backdrop before his team's first NBA basketball training camp workout in Salt Lake City, Friday, Dec. 9 2011.

Hayward packs on a little muscle, some confidence

Jim Burton Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, December 10, 2011 - 9:27pm

Last December, Gordon Hayward's head was spinning. A month into his rookie season, the Utah Jazz's 2010 first-round draft pick was so lost in the all-out grind of the NBA, you halfway expected to see his face on the back of a milk carton.

Although it's obviously still very early in the process, this season should be better for the 21-year-old.

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